White Sox Decline Options On Edwin Encarnacion, Gio Gonzalez
The Chicago White Sox declined 2021 options on designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion ($12 million) and left-hander Gio Gonzalez ($7 million) on Friday, making them both free agents. Encarnacion's deal didn't include a buyout, while Gonzalez will receive $500,000. Chicago also exercised their $3.5 million option on utilityman Leury Garcia on Friday. Encarnacion, 37, hit just .157 with 10 home runs during the 60-game season, and his .377 slugging percentage was the lowest of his 16-year career. Even with a potential universal DH in play again in 2021, the veteran could struggle to find work. Gonzalez, 35, had a 4.83 ERA in 12 outings (four starts), striking out 9.7 hitters per nine innings, his best rate since 2009.
Edwin Encarnacion Back In Lineup At Designated Hitter
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion is back in the lineup and hitting fifth in Game 2 of the White Sox wild-card series against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. Encarnacion sat out Game 1 of the wild-card series, but will get the start against right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt. Encarnacion struggled greatly at the plate this year, slashing just .157/.250/.377 with 10 home runs and 19 RBI. Despite being a home run threat every time he steps to the plate, he is nothing more than a feast-or-famine, low-cost dart throw in DFS contests on Wednesday.
Edwin Encarnacion Batting Fifth In Thursday's Game
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion is back in the lineup and hitting fifth in Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Encarnacion sat out the team's previous two games as Yasmani Grandal and Jose Abreu filled the designated hitter slot. Encarnacion has struggled at the plate this year, slashing just .168/.265/.403. However, he's still a home run threat every time he steps to the plate. He has two home runs over 33 at-bats in September, but also has 10 strikeouts over that stretch.
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion enjoyed an afternoon date with the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Encarnacion went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI on the day. The slugger has been nothing more than that this season with eight homers and 15 RBI, but is sporting a weak .179 batting average and .710 OPS. Encarnacion doesnt hold much value, if any outside of deeper mixed leagues at the moment.
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion hit his third home run in his past seven games on Wednesday versus the Pirates. Encarnacion finished the evening 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. The veteran slugger has picked up his power numbers over the past week but is still hitting just .182 on the season. We've seen Encarnacion go on home run binges before, and hopefully this is the start of one of those. But outside of power, he doesn't offer much value at this stage of his career.
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. Encarnacion has really struggled with his new team, but it was nice to see him get a hit Monday. The slugger has traditionally been a slow starter, but also can turn it on quickly. The slugger has dealt with back injuries this year and is only hitting .160 with two homers and three RBI. Now might be the time to buy low on Encarnacion, but owners shouldnt go too crazy to acquire him.
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) has returned to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Tigers. The slugger was sidelined for six games with joint inflammation in left shoulder. Encarnacion had been off to a slow start, but hes the type of hitter that can get hot in a hurry. Encarnacion should be owned in all formats.
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) will be sidelined for the second straight game on Thursday while he nurses a sore left shoulder. The injury doesn't appear to be anything serious and the team seems optimistic that he'll be back this weekend. Zack Collins is getting the start at designated hitter in place of Encarnacion on Thursday and hitting eighth in the game. Encarnacion is 6-for-30 with a home run on the year. He has 13 strikeouts compared with just one walk, which is a bit concerning, but he should still provide plenty of power for his owners when he returns.
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) will be absent from Wednesdays lineup. Encarnacion exited Tuesdays contest with left shoulder soreness. Encarnacion has only six hits in 30 at-bats for the season and a shoulder injury is unlikely to help. Catcher Yasmani Grandal will be the designated hitter on Wednesday and James McCann will be behind the plate and seventh versus Adrian Houser and the Brewers. McCann has swung well in his starts and worth a consideration in DFS Wednesday. Encarnacion remains day-to-day.
Edwin Encarnacion, Nick Madrigal Both Leave Early Due To Injury
The Chicago White Sox took a double whammy during Tuesdays game against the Brewers, losing both designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion and second baseman Nick Madrigal due to injury. In addition to both being substituted for, it appears both sustained left shoulder ailments as Encarnacion has already been tagged to have a sore left shoulder, with Madrigals injury status listing a left shoulder injury. Zack Collins replaced Encarnacion at the DH spot, with Danny Mendick taking over for Madrigal. Chicago is already short-handed offensively with Tim Anderson (groin/hip) on the injured list, as the team now awaits updates on two additional significant bats. Their next chance to return to the lineup comes Wednesday against right-hander Adrian Houser of Milwaukee.
